Policy information sourced from Wandsworth Development Planning Management Policies Document

DMTS 12 Arts, culture and entertainment

Planning permission will be granted for new arts, culture and entertainment provision in the town centres and within the potential CAZ frontage at Battersea Power Station in Nine Elms. Smaller scale provision will be appropriate in the Focal Points of activity. In all cases, development proposals must be in line with the NPPF, London Plan Policies 4.6, 4.7, or any subsequent replacement policy, and subject to compliance with Policies DMS1, and DMO8, and Policies EI2 and EI3 of the Employment and Industry Document.

Planning permission will not be granted for development that would result in a net loss of accommodation used for arts, culture or entertainment purposes, including theatres, where the building and its location are suitable for its continued use unless adequate replacement accommodation is provided locally or convincing evidence is supplied to demonstrate the continued use for arts, culture and entertainment uses is unviable. In assessing whether the building and location continue to be suitable, the following criteria will be taken into account:

  • whether the building has been purpose built or specifically adapted;
  • the adaptability of the building for other arts, culture and entertainment purposes;
  • the availability of other facilities locally to meet existing and future demand;
  • access by public transport; and
  • the relationship with adjoining uses.

Proposals involving a loss of indoor sports and recreation facilities will be assessed by the criteria set out in Policy DMO2b.

For more information please see the Development Planning Management Policies Document